Teachers across the country are engaged in consultations on the National Curriculum Framework 2022. This is the second round of consultations being held in each district to ascertain the views of teachers on the new curriculum. The recommended amendments coming out of these sessions will be implemented before the start of the new school year […]
The Belize National Teachers Union and the Ministry of Education have been unable to finalize a revised Collective Bargaining Agreement for the past fourteen years. And, yet another year is coming to an end without the conclusion of that document. It has been a long-drawn-out process due to differences of views and opinions on several […]
As many as seventy-seven schools across Belize City and other parts of central Belize were affected by Hurricane Lisa in early November. That is according to Minister of Education Francis Fonseca who referred to a final report that has been submitted on the extent of damages caused by the natural disaster on school buildings. In […]
Police intake one hundred and ninety-six is making history by becoming the first cohort to receive structured training in human rights and the use of force. The Human Rights and Use of Force Curriculum has been under development for some time. It was officially launched today at the National Police Training Academy where the course […]
It was all celebration for the children at Stella Maris School this morning. The school hosted its annual Christmas party today in collaboration with the Shirley Young Foundation and the Minister of Education. It was a joyful event where each student received a plate of food and a gift. News Five’s Paul Lopez has the […]
It’s been a little over five weeks since Hurricane Lisa battered central Belize. The category one storm damaged a lot of schools, ripping off roofs and exposing the deplorable conditions in which some school buildings were. In an interview with the Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Education, we asked for an update on […]
Education C.E.O. Dian Maheia confirmed with News Five that no learning gap was created, despite the disruptiveness of Hurricane Lisa. This is because the school system has learned how to adapt to hybrid learning. Dian Maheia, C.E.O., Ministry of Education “There was adjustment and what we saw is that it was a lot smoother. […]
Over the weekend, the first cohort of primary school children graduated from a sewing program at the Port Loyola Library in Belize City. The program was successful with support from Optimist International. Optimist Club 501 Belize is a group consisting of Belizeans in country and in the diaspora who are giving back to the community. […]
San Antonio Village, in the Cayo District, has a newly refurbished library. The library was officially opened at an event today in the village where all those involved in the project were present. We heard from a couple community leaders who shared about the benefits of this library to residents. Alex Balona, Area Representative, […]
Sometimes we hear of seasonal projects that teach people different skill sets in order to prepare to become self-employed. The Carmelita Government School is doing its part to prepare people in the Orange Walk community to earn their keep through sewing. Today, administrator of the school, Keith Augustine told News Five that even single mothers […]
Carmelita Government School is also offering classes for its students who like to paint and want to learn more about the applications in basic artwork. With the knowledge gained from these free classes, the students can hone their skills to earn some money during the tourism season, as Keith Augustine, the administrator of the school, […]
Salvation Army Belize held its annual children’s Christmas dinner inside the Holy Redeemer Parish Hall in Belize City. Over six hundred children from four schools gathered inside the hall for a morning of entertainment, gift-giving, and food. The schools represented were Saint John Vianney Primary, Holy Redeemer Primary, Saint John’s Anglican Primary and the Unity […]
She has been at the helm of arguably the most firebrand union for over five years, but come June 2023, Senator Elena Smith will be stepping down as President of the Belize National Teachers Union. Smith has held many hats including union leader, activist, teacher, parent and senator. While she will be demitting that post […]
The B.N.T.U. National President also gave an update on the teachers who were affected by Hurricane Lisa earlier this month. Senator Elena Smith says that over two hundred teachers were affected and relief has not been provided as yet. Smith makes an appeal to government to assist teachers as urgently as possible. Elena Smith, […]
Every year on November twentieth, Belize observes World Children’s Day, and this is the sixth year that Belize has joined the international community in celebrating the occasion. It is done collaboratively with the National Committee for Families and Children (N.C.F.C), and in partnership with UNICEF. The two organizations brought together youths with diverse abilities today […]
The Government of Belize is standing firm on its decision to have teachers and students return to the classroom only four days after Hurricane Lisa made landfall. Prime Minister John Briceño explains that Cabinet took the decision in consideration of the time that students lost during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the Belize National Teachers Union […]
A scholarship opportunity to pursue higher education at Howard University in the United States is being made available to Belizean students who are interested in pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in technology and other related disciplines. Earlier today, the Sean “Diddy” Combs Belize Full Scholarship was announced by U.D.P. Party Leader Shyne Barrow. In a […]
The Belize National Teachers Union is up in arms tonight after the Ministry of Education announced on Sunday that classes within the Belize District will resume on November seventh. According to the President of B.N.T.U., Elena Smith, a meeting was held between union members and the Minister of Education last week Thursday, where it was […]
And, President Smith says her teachers have lost trust in the ministry. She says, based on this weekend’s event and previous occurrences, teachers are no longer able to believe that the Ministry of Education will keep its word. Here is how she puts it. Elena Smith, President, B.N.T.U. “While the ministry has that mandate […]
Classes across the country are expected to resume on Monday. Many of those classrooms are used as hurricane shelters. Minister of Education Francis Fonseca has requested that NEMO makes an effort to relocate those persons and provide alternate shelter for them by Monday. He had this to say late this evening. Francis Fonseca, Minister […]
Turning back to our preliminary coverage of Tropical Storm Lisa, while with Doctor Louis Zabaneh this morning, he also spoke about the decision taken by the Ministry of Education to cancel classes today and until further notice, given the impending storm. The Minister of State told News Five that it was a no-brainer because it […]
It was a normal school day across the country today; however, classes for all schools will be suspended starting Tuesday, November first until further notice. That was an announcement made by the Ministry of Education on Sunday night via a public notice on its social media page. The notice also urged schools, especially those that […]
Today the vast majority of teachers at Holy Cross Anglican Primary School in San Pedro walked out of their classrooms on grounds that the school’s management has owed them two months’ salary and hardship allowances. In one case, a teacher who just recently delivered a baby is owed two months’ salary as well, and their […]
Today, a cohort of thirty employees at the Belize Central Prison, including prison wardens and other members of staff, was awarded for having completed the first-ever Corrections One Academy Online program. The unique program features a serious of courses on professionalism at prison, and promoting human rights, as well as organizational skills that should be […]
Returning home today, after capturing gold at the Annual Global Challenge in Switzerland, was a group of students from the Belize High School in Belize City. Their achievement was the building of a robot so sophisticated that it captured the judges’ hearts in the contest which bore the theme “Ocean Opportunities.” This was Belize’s second […]
